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BI-DISTRICT IN BENJAMIN

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BI-DISTRICT IN BENJAMIN

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Body BI-DISTRICT IN BENJAMIN Senior Colin Glass and Junior Kadyn Roys were a part of the Motley County Matadors’ offensive attack in the bi-district playoff game Thursday night in Benjamin. The Matadors fell short to the Mustangs, 56-6.

MATADORHUNT Michael Loper won one of theWhitetail Bonanza huntsthoughTexasParks&Wildlife’sBigTimeTexasHuntdrawings. He chose the Matador Wildlife Management Area for his hunt. Michael was successful in harvesting this nice 10-pointer in OX Pasture. The buck field-dressed 159 pounds and scored 149-3/8' gross and 147-1/8' net B&C. For more information about BigTime Texas Hunts visit www.tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/hunt/public/btth | COURTESY PHOTO

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MATADOR HUNT

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Body Michael Loper won one of the Whitetail Bonanza hunts though Texas Parks & Wildlife’s Big Time Texas Hunt drawings. He chose the Matador Wildlife Management Area for his hunt. Michael was successful in harvesting this nice 10-pointer in OX Pasture.

Valley Veterans Honored

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Valley Veterans Honored

Valleyveteransprogram

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Body Students at Valley Schools have a rich tradition of creating a program every year that recognizes and celebrates the veterans in their community.

LADY PATRIOTS BASKETBALL The Valley girls basketball season is well under way. Last year, the team finished up one game short of making it to the State tournament. This year, several polls have placed them in the Top 10. This weekend, they travel to Spur to play in the Queen of the Court Tournament. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Valley girls to play in Spur tournament this weekend

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Body LADY PATRIOTS BASKETBALL The Valley girls basketball season is well under way. Last year, the team finished up one game short of making it to the State tournament. This year, several polls have placed them in the Top 10.

PLAYOFF STANDOUT Texas 1A Fan Helmet Sticker winner for the Bi-District roundThursday game was freshman Darren Mackey of Paducah. | TEXAS 1A FAN PHOTO

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PLAYOFF STANDOUT

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Body PLAYOFF STANDOUT Texas 1A Fan Helmet Sticker winner for the Bi-District round Thursday game was freshman Darren Mackey of Paducah.

Guthrie hosts Junior High UIL One Act Play

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Guthrie hosts Junior High UIL One Act Play

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Body THEATREINGUTHRIE Last week Guthrie junior high students (above) and high hchool students performed their One Act Play selections before a hometown crowd. Tuesday, the Junior High troupe competed with “Curious Savage,” in UIL competition hosted in Guthrie.

GUTHRIE GIRLS The Guthrie Lady Jags kicked off a new season this year by beating the Southland Lady Eagles 40-5. | COURTESY PHOTO

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GUTHRIE GIRLS

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Body GUTHRIE GIRLS The Guthrie Lady Jags kicked off a new season this year by beating the Southland Lady Eagles 40-5.

STATE XC Congratulations go to Alex Acevedo and Melody Rampley on their State Cross Country run this weekend. Melody placed 22nd and Alex placed 24th. | COURTESY PHOTOS

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FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Body The quilters got started on Carolyn’s quilt Thursday, and it is a very pretty one. It is a “Friendship” that everyone made two blocks for her some years ago.

Silverton tops Hedley 62-34 to clinch playoff spot

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Silverton tops Hedley 62-34 to clinch playoff spot

Kay Ellington

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Body The Silverton Owls defeated the Hedley Owls 62-34 Thursday night in Silverton to grab the second playoff spot in District 1-1A Division II. They will face Whitharral Friday, Nov. 11 in Lockney at 8:00 p.m. for the bi-district championship.

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Overheard

Earlyne Jameson Overheard

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Body My husband of 34 years, William “Bill” Johnson, was in the Army during World War II. He served in the 293 Combat Engineers, 3rd Army and was part of Gen. George S. Patton’s Ghost Army organized to deflect enemy attention away from preparations by the Allies for D-Day.